Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Mansfield, TX
Removing Wisdom Teeth Before They Cause Problems
Have your third set of molars begun to emerge? If so, you may feel some jaw pain and dental discomfort. Although this is completely normal, our Mansfield dental team will need to monitor their development closely. If there comes a time when your wisdom teeth need to be removed to preserve your oral health and comfort, we can carefully and gently extract them! Call us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose 360 Dental Lounge for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
- Dental Sedation Available
- Experienced, Professional Dental Team
- Luxurious Comfort Amenities Menu
What are Wisdom Teeth?
In short, wisdom teeth are the third set of molars. Although most patients have four, some have three, two, or even none at all! Genetics play a huge role. So, if your parents didn’t have wisdom teeth (or theirs grew in straight), then you may not need to have them removed!
Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
While our paleolithic ancestors used their wisdom teeth to help them chew hard nuts and tough meats, today, we don’t have much use for them. In fact, in many cases, patients with third molars are often advised to have them extracted to reduce their risk of developing future oral health issues, like infections and crowding.
What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure
If your wisdom teeth are protruding through the gumline, we can easily remove them without the need for surgery. We’ll gently wiggle them free of their connective tissues and lift them out of their socket. However, if they are impacted below the gumline, surgical intervention will be necessary. To gain access to them, we’ll make a small incision in the gumline that will allow us to remove them from their supportive hard tissues beneath. We’ll close the gums to allow them to heal shut and provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to ensure you make a speedy and complication-free recovery.
Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction
When you think of recovering from a wisdom tooth extraction, you might imagine cuddling up on the couch with a pint of ice cream and watching Netflix. While that can certainly be part of it, it’s also of the utmost importance that you:
- Take care of the extraction site and keep your mouth clean
- Avoid smoking, spitting, or using a straw
- Take OTC pain medication (as directed on the label)
- Stick to soft foods, like plain yogurt
- Don’t exercise or participate in any strenuous physical activities
Of course, our Mansfield dental team will provide you with a more comprehensive list of aftercare instructions following the procedure. If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to give us a call as well!
